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Wednesday September 22,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 16
Weather
Morning fog will bum away by midday revealing a mostly sunny sky. Expect the afternoon high to reach 79 degrees while the overnight low falls to 64 degrees.
Inside
an outdated policy
There was a time in history when minorities needed a helping hand in the battle against discrimination. Then came affirmative action. Now this policy hinders those it's supposed to help.
Viewpoint, page 4
IMAX showcases natural treasures
"Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets" is now playing at the IMAX theater. The film is an amazing visual journy which also teaches the history of the people who once inhabited the park.
Diversions, page 7
Tight ends shine in new system
After three seasons of blocking, senior Bradford Banta and his tight end mates are finally getting to catch the ball under the new system of Coach John Robinson.
Sports, page 16
F.Y.I.
California relaxes registration fines
California vehicle owners who are late renewing their registrations will face a lighter penalty which gives a break to those whose renewal is paid no later than 30 days after the due date.
New legislation made effective Aug. 2 institutes a graduated penalty for vehicle owners during the first days after the vehicle's registration due date.
If registration is renewed one to 10 days late, the penalty will be 10 percent of the fees due. If renewed
11 to 30 days late, a penalty of 20 percent will De assessed. Anyone registering beyond the 30-day period will face a stiffer penalty of 60 percent.
Newspaper
the University
Southern California
DaMroian
Alms for a starving Trojan?
Jason K. Hallmann / Dally Tro|an
“I’ve paid all my money to school and hsve none for food," explains Robert Nawrocki, a senior majoring In history.
Local 11 contract debate resolved
Union, USC agree on 5-cent wage increase
By Bill Byron
Staff Writer
The USC chapter of Local 11, the national union representing dining and housing workers, has agreed to a collective bargaining agreement with the university which entitles workers to a 5-cent increase in hourly wages and continued health benefits.
Doug Pendleton, assistant director of Dining Services, said the food prices at the USC Dining establishments will not increase, although the workers received their first paychecks affected by the increase earlier this month.
"Increases in food price are dictated by the price of the product and have nothing to do with the wages of employees," Pendleton said.
On May 4, after nearly eight months of arbitration and negotiation, a contract valid until June 30, 1995 was signed by members of Local 11 and by the directors of USC Dining Services.
The primary points of dispute concerned the terms of a wage
increase, health benefits and the amount of full-time and student workers to be employed.
'We got everything we wanted, including complete health
benefits and a 5-cent-per-hour pay increase," said Bias Perez, Local 11 vice president.
The dining and housing workers will continue to receive Kaiser medical benefits. Originally, this benefit would remain under the condition that workers would submit to a two-year pay freeze to cope with rising medical insurance costs.
When the agreement was put down in black and white, however, a one-year wage freeze was agreed upon.
Perez said, "We understood that Kaiser (medical) insurance was going to be raised by 50 cents (annually) and that's why we were willing to allow a one-year wage freeze."
In the year following the freeze, workers will see a 5-cent-per-hour wage increase and in the subsequent year a 15-cent raise. Because the contract is retroactive to July 1, 1992, the wage increases are effective Sept. 1, 1993 and Sept. 1, 1994.
Perez said, "Much of our success was due to the rallies and protests that we staged on campus and in President Steven Sample's office. Though our ef-(See Local 11, page 3)
Overseas Studies adds six Spain sites
By Ray Delgado
Assistant City Editor
City I
The Office of Overseas Studies has received special approval from the university for six new programs in Spain to replace the cancelled USC Madrid semester program.
The approval was granted through the office of the Provost with the recommendation of Marshall Cohen, interim dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, who was concerned that students would not have any opportunities to study in Spain after the cancellation of the Madrid program, said Connie Horak, director for the overseas office.
The six programs, some of which are of-
fered throughout the year, are all offered through different universities or foreign study programs, three of them in Madrid, two in Seville and the last program in Alicante.
The preliminary costs of the programs vary but Horak estimates that the four semester programs not offered through Boston University will cost $11,750, which includes tuition, housing and food, airfare and miscellaneous costs. The two programs offered through Boston University will cost over $15,000 due to higher tuition prices but Horak said she is trying to get reduced rates from Boston.
Horak said students who receive financial aid should be able to transfer the aid toward the program they attend, with possible adjustments based on the program's cost.
Other than the Boston programs, studying abroad in Spain has never been cheaper, Horak said, due to the drops in program costs compared to last year's $14,669 expense through the USC program and the high value of the dollar in Spain.
"I think students will learn a lot through these programs and they'll probably save a lot of money this way," Horak said.
(See Spain, page 2)
Consumer, citizens’advocate Ralph Nader speaks tonight
By Nick Trendowski
Staff Writer
Ralph Nader, a renowned consumer and citizens' advocate since the 1960s, will speak tonight at USC as part of his current tour of the West Coast.
Nader will speak at 7 p.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd building, room 123. The event, sponsored by the USC Program Board Speakers Committee, will focus on Nader's beliefs about the '90s citizens' movement. Nader will tailor
his speech to the college audience, suggesting how students can become involved, said Brandon Shamim, Student Senate and Program Board public relations director.
Nader started his career as a lawyer, and was first known for his early efforts to make seat belts standard in automobiles in his book, "Unsafe at Any Speed.” The book attacked the safety of the Chevrolet Corvair and led to congressional investigations
into auto safety.
By 1966 Nader was testifying in front of Congress that General Motors had hired a
private investigator to follow him. So began Nader's reputation as a thorn in the side of
government and big business.
Since the late '60s, Nader has broadened his consumer efforts and has created the congressional interest group Public Citizen, which battles congressional perks and pay raises.
(See Nader, page 2)
Discussions to address role of diversity in Los Angeles
By Roger D. Sequeira
Staff Writer
The issue of the Los Angeles city government's ability to confront diversity will be addressed in a series of discussions entitled "Ethics and the City Round Table," scheduled for noon today in the University Religious Center.
Sponsored by the School of Religion, the talks will deal with the concept of multiculturalism in Los Angeles, the political process and testing the limits of elected officials. There will be a
(See Diversity, page 6)

Wednesday September 22,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 16
Weather
Morning fog will bum away by midday revealing a mostly sunny sky. Expect the afternoon high to reach 79 degrees while the overnight low falls to 64 degrees.
Inside
an outdated policy
There was a time in history when minorities needed a helping hand in the battle against discrimination. Then came affirmative action. Now this policy hinders those it's supposed to help.
Viewpoint, page 4
IMAX showcases natural treasures
"Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets" is now playing at the IMAX theater. The film is an amazing visual journy which also teaches the history of the people who once inhabited the park.
Diversions, page 7
Tight ends shine in new system
After three seasons of blocking, senior Bradford Banta and his tight end mates are finally getting to catch the ball under the new system of Coach John Robinson.
Sports, page 16
F.Y.I.
California relaxes registration fines
California vehicle owners who are late renewing their registrations will face a lighter penalty which gives a break to those whose renewal is paid no later than 30 days after the due date.
New legislation made effective Aug. 2 institutes a graduated penalty for vehicle owners during the first days after the vehicle's registration due date.
If registration is renewed one to 10 days late, the penalty will be 10 percent of the fees due. If renewed
11 to 30 days late, a penalty of 20 percent will De assessed. Anyone registering beyond the 30-day period will face a stiffer penalty of 60 percent.
Newspaper
the University
Southern California
DaMroian
Alms for a starving Trojan?
Jason K. Hallmann / Dally Tro|an
“I’ve paid all my money to school and hsve none for food," explains Robert Nawrocki, a senior majoring In history.
Local 11 contract debate resolved
Union, USC agree on 5-cent wage increase
By Bill Byron
Staff Writer
The USC chapter of Local 11, the national union representing dining and housing workers, has agreed to a collective bargaining agreement with the university which entitles workers to a 5-cent increase in hourly wages and continued health benefits.
Doug Pendleton, assistant director of Dining Services, said the food prices at the USC Dining establishments will not increase, although the workers received their first paychecks affected by the increase earlier this month.
"Increases in food price are dictated by the price of the product and have nothing to do with the wages of employees," Pendleton said.
On May 4, after nearly eight months of arbitration and negotiation, a contract valid until June 30, 1995 was signed by members of Local 11 and by the directors of USC Dining Services.
The primary points of dispute concerned the terms of a wage
increase, health benefits and the amount of full-time and student workers to be employed.
'We got everything we wanted, including complete health
benefits and a 5-cent-per-hour pay increase," said Bias Perez, Local 11 vice president.
The dining and housing workers will continue to receive Kaiser medical benefits. Originally, this benefit would remain under the condition that workers would submit to a two-year pay freeze to cope with rising medical insurance costs.
When the agreement was put down in black and white, however, a one-year wage freeze was agreed upon.
Perez said, "We understood that Kaiser (medical) insurance was going to be raised by 50 cents (annually) and that's why we were willing to allow a one-year wage freeze."
In the year following the freeze, workers will see a 5-cent-per-hour wage increase and in the subsequent year a 15-cent raise. Because the contract is retroactive to July 1, 1992, the wage increases are effective Sept. 1, 1993 and Sept. 1, 1994.
Perez said, "Much of our success was due to the rallies and protests that we staged on campus and in President Steven Sample's office. Though our ef-(See Local 11, page 3)
Overseas Studies adds six Spain sites
By Ray Delgado
Assistant City Editor
City I
The Office of Overseas Studies has received special approval from the university for six new programs in Spain to replace the cancelled USC Madrid semester program.
The approval was granted through the office of the Provost with the recommendation of Marshall Cohen, interim dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, who was concerned that students would not have any opportunities to study in Spain after the cancellation of the Madrid program, said Connie Horak, director for the overseas office.
The six programs, some of which are of-
fered throughout the year, are all offered through different universities or foreign study programs, three of them in Madrid, two in Seville and the last program in Alicante.
The preliminary costs of the programs vary but Horak estimates that the four semester programs not offered through Boston University will cost $11,750, which includes tuition, housing and food, airfare and miscellaneous costs. The two programs offered through Boston University will cost over $15,000 due to higher tuition prices but Horak said she is trying to get reduced rates from Boston.
Horak said students who receive financial aid should be able to transfer the aid toward the program they attend, with possible adjustments based on the program's cost.
Other than the Boston programs, studying abroad in Spain has never been cheaper, Horak said, due to the drops in program costs compared to last year's $14,669 expense through the USC program and the high value of the dollar in Spain.
"I think students will learn a lot through these programs and they'll probably save a lot of money this way," Horak said.
(See Spain, page 2)
Consumer, citizens’advocate Ralph Nader speaks tonight
By Nick Trendowski
Staff Writer
Ralph Nader, a renowned consumer and citizens' advocate since the 1960s, will speak tonight at USC as part of his current tour of the West Coast.
Nader will speak at 7 p.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd building, room 123. The event, sponsored by the USC Program Board Speakers Committee, will focus on Nader's beliefs about the '90s citizens' movement. Nader will tailor
his speech to the college audience, suggesting how students can become involved, said Brandon Shamim, Student Senate and Program Board public relations director.
Nader started his career as a lawyer, and was first known for his early efforts to make seat belts standard in automobiles in his book, "Unsafe at Any Speed.” The book attacked the safety of the Chevrolet Corvair and led to congressional investigations
into auto safety.
By 1966 Nader was testifying in front of Congress that General Motors had hired a
private investigator to follow him. So began Nader's reputation as a thorn in the side of
government and big business.
Since the late '60s, Nader has broadened his consumer efforts and has created the congressional interest group Public Citizen, which battles congressional perks and pay raises.
(See Nader, page 2)
Discussions to address role of diversity in Los Angeles
By Roger D. Sequeira
Staff Writer
The issue of the Los Angeles city government's ability to confront diversity will be addressed in a series of discussions entitled "Ethics and the City Round Table," scheduled for noon today in the University Religious Center.
Sponsored by the School of Religion, the talks will deal with the concept of multiculturalism in Los Angeles, the political process and testing the limits of elected officials. There will be a
(See Diversity, page 6)